Body of missing Taupo angler found

Barbara Thomson. Photograph supplied.

The body of missing woman Barbara Thomson has been found by police.

Mrs Thomson failed to come home from her daily morning fishing trip yesterday.

Police searching Lake Taupo found and recovered her body this afternoon.

Police said in statement, Mrs Thomson's family would like to thank the public for the concern and support they have shown during the search.

Police extended their sympathies to the family and friends of Mrs Thomson.